Author: MACGOWAN, JOHN (D. 1922). SMYTH, MONTAGUE (1863-1965)
Title: Sidelights on Chinese life
Description: London : Kegan Paul. Trench. Trubner & Co. Limited 1907. First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked. decorated cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight. bright. clean and strong.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 367 pages; Physical description; viii. 367. [1] p. plates : ill. (part col.) ; 26 cm. Notes; The plates have protective guards. Contents. -The Chinaman. -Family life. -Child life. -Religious forces in China. -Servants. -The adaptability and tenacity of purpose of the Chinese. -Amusements. -The farmer. -A ramble through a Chinese city. -Hades. or the land of shadows. -A chapter on some of the more shady professions in Chinese life. -Schools. school-masters. and school-books. -The mandarin. -Peddler life in China. -The seamy side of Chinese life. -A trip through the country. Subjects; National characteristics. Chinese. China - Social life and customs. by Rev. J. Macgowan. With twelve illustrations in colour by Montague Smyth and thirty-four other illustrations.Weight in Kg appr.:

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